The linguistic aspect in the demonology of Thomas Hobbes
https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2023-21-4-74-86
Abstract
The paper focuses on the linguistic aspect of demonology in «Leviathan» by Thomas Hobbes. Firstly, demonology is considered as a danger to political stability in «Leviathan». Secondly, the main points of the philosophy of language and the place of metaphor in Hobbes’ political philosophy are presented. Thirdly, through Hobbes’ understanding of metaphor, ways of neutralizing demonological prejudice in «Leviathan» and the sovereign’s monopoly right to use metaphors are discussed.
About the Author
A. Yu. Teterin
National Research Tomsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Artyom Yu. Teterin postgraduate student
Tomsk
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Teterin A.Yu. The linguistic aspect in the demonology of Thomas Hobbes. Siberian Journal of Philosophy. 2023;21(4):74-86. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2023-21-4-74-86
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